Friday continued….. Tod and Sue accompanied me around the Magic Kingdom as I took photos and got menus. I ran into David, the Cast Member I had met earlier at Peter Pan. He was very nice and made me smile in Neverland, so I made a point to stop and chat with him as his … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Friday Part 2"
Magic Kingdom Friday Part 1
Posted onI awoke bright and early this morning, ready to head over to the Magic Kingdom! I was very excited about seeing the newly rehabbed Haunted Mansion. The early morning is always pretty, even if it is very cloudy! This is the pool in the Arcadian Section of Port Orleans Riverside. And as I made my … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Friday Part 1"
Heading to Walt Disney World
Posted onLater today I’ll be catching a flight to Orlando for a trip to Walt Disney World. As I look over my itinerary, I remind myself that I never seem to accomplish all I set out to do each trip. Guess that’s why I keep returning 🙂 Some have affectionately called me the queen of lists! … Continue reading "Heading to Walt Disney World"
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Souvenirs
Posted onEvery year the Food and Wine Festival sports new logos and merchandise for you to purchase, this year is no exception. There is plenty of merchandise to choose from, both with and without Food and Wine logos. Here are just a few of the items I found in the Festival Marketplace in the Wonders of … Continue reading "Epcot Food and Wine Festival Souvenirs"
Haunted Mansion Update
Posted onI rode the Haunted Mansion today and I’m happy to report that the Attic Room is now working properly. CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ When the HM … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Update"
Epcot’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Posted onOne of the major Epcot Food and Wine Festival events that’s free to all with park admission is the Eat to the Beat concert series. 16 different artists will appear this year ranging in musical genre from the Beach Boys to Chubby Checker to Starship to Jon Secada. Three concerts are held each evening during … Continue reading "Epcot’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series"
Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony – Part 2
Posted onPart 1 Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony Marty continued to reminisce about the early days of speaking with Walt about Epcot. He went on to say: “I’ll never forget that opening day of Epcot” Marty: -�One of the things I remember the most was a water pouring ceremony to start the Comunicore fountain behind us. Don’t … Continue reading "Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony – Part 2"
Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony – Part 1
Posted onIt really was a beautiful morning which was good since we spent a lot of time waiting. Even though Spaceship Earth remained closed for renovations, it made the perfect backdrop for the festivities against the blue sky. I purchased a limited edition T-shirt and a Figment for myself which took quite a bit of time. … Continue reading "Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony – Part 1"
Epcot Friday 9/28/07 Part 2
Posted onAfter leaving the Festival Center at Wonders of Life I stopped in MouseGears. Folks have said there were some “retro” T-Shirts for sale and I wanted to get one. 3/4 Sleeve shirt $26.00 Yellow Retro Shirt $24.00 I inquired about the special 25th Anniversary merchandise, but Cast Members were mum. They would only say that … Continue reading "Epcot Friday 9/28/07 Part 2"
Epcot – Sunday 9/30/07 Part 1
Posted onFor those of you wondering where the rest of Friday and all of Saturday’s reports are, well, I’ll have to fill them in later. Today I want to tell you about the start of Celebration 25. If you are just tuning in here are the previous blogs: Part 1 – Epcot Turns 25 Journey into … Continue reading "Epcot – Sunday 9/30/07 Part 1"
